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Animal Names for Babies

  1. Pavana
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "peacock"
    • Description:

      If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.
  2. Tsula
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "fox"
    • Description:

      In Cherokee, TS is pronounced like a J, which may lead to some pronunciation confusion. Nevertheless, Tsula is an appealing choice.
  3. Feeny
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little raven"
    • Description:

      Feeny and its alternative spelling Feeney have several origins in Irish. They are anglicised forms of the surnames Ó Fiannaidhe (descendant of Fiannaidhe, meaning warrior), and Ó Fidhne (descendant of Fidhne, from the word for tree or wood). Feeny is also a place name in Northern Ireland, meaning "the woods. Although many Irish surnames are in style, like Keegan and Sullivan, this is one you've probably never met on a person before.
  4. Trout
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Yes, nature lovers are starting to name their children after all forms of life, including fish, but consider carefully before you cast your line into these tease-infested waters.
  5. Lovella
    • Origin:

      Feminine of Lovell
    • Meaning:

      "wolf"
    • Description:

      Lovella is most likely a feminine variation on Lovell, a surname. While it feels one of the invented-yet-antiquated girls' names, has the obvious attraction of containing the word "love" within it, as well as the opportunity to use "Ella" as nickname.
  6. Simba
    • Origin:

      Swahili or Shona
    • Meaning:

      "lion; strength"
    • Description:

      Traditional African name made cartoonish by the Disney character in The Lion King. In Shona it means "strength".
  7. Mosley
    • Origin:

      English place name and surname
    • Meaning:

      "peat bog, mouse clearing"
    • Description:

      Mosley, former best known as the surname of author Walter, has been put in play as a first name for girls by football great Peyton Manning, who used the name for his twin daughter, sister of Marshall. Alternate spellings are Moseley and Mosely and the first syllable rhymes with Rose.
  8. Corbett
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "little raven"
    • Description:

      This British surname has a somewhat aristocratic air, which ties in to its association with the early American boxing champ "Gentleman Jim" Corbett. Also borne by actor and country singer John Corbett, it blends the sounds of the more popular Corbin, Cory, Barrett, Bennett, and Beckett.
  9. Bronco
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "rough, unbroken horse"
    • Description:

      For the parent who might also have Buck and Ryder on his list.
  10. Tarvo
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "wild aurochs; energy"
    • Description:

      Tarvo has two potential origin stories. The first is that it derives from the Old Finnish word tarvas, meaning "wild aurochs," a wild species of cattle that is now extinct. The second possible derivation is from the Estonian tarv, meaning "energy."
  11. Ofri
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my fawn"
  12. Elvet
    • Origin:

      Old English, place name
    • Meaning:

      "swan stream, swan river, swan island"
    • Description:

      This Old English name feels as if it could have stepped out of a fantasy novel, but it may be just similar enough to Everett and Elliot that it could work in the real world. Derived from the elements elfitu meaning "swan" and either ēa meaning "stream, river" or ēg meaning "island", it is a nature related option name, given to an area in the city of Durham in England.
  13. Idzi
    • Origin:

      Polish
    • Meaning:

      "young goat"
    • Description:

      Idzi is an intriguing name used mostly in Poland, a relative of Giles via its original Latin form Aegidius. If you're looking for a very unusual animal or vowel-heavy name, this might make an excellent choice.
  14. Vernados
    • Origin:

      Greek from German
    • Meaning:

      "courage of the bear"
    • Description:

      Rhythmic and powerful, if you don't mind the nickname Vern.
  15. Swanhild
    • Origin:

      Saxon
    • Meaning:

      "battle swan"
    • Description:

      An ancient name belonging to "the most beautiful of all women" in Germanic mythology, whose tragic story features in many northern European legends. The daughter of Sigurd and Gudrun, her jealous husband had her murdered after she was accused of infidelity, and was then himself killed by Swanhild's brothers.
  16. Panya
    • Origin:

      African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of Stephania
    • Meaning:

      "mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one"
    • Description:

      Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.
  17. Oxford
    • Origin:

      English place-name
    • Meaning:

      "from the oxen crossing"
    • Description:

      High-collared and straightlaced, with the deadly "Ox" nickname.
  18. Cavalli
    • Origin:

      Italian surname
    • Meaning:

      "horses"
    • Description:

      Striking Italian surname associated with luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli.
  19. Connolly
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "fierce as a hound"
    • Description:

      Connolly, an alternate spelling of Connelly, could make a livelier and less common substitute for Connor.
  20. Othniel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lion of god, or strength of god"
    • Description:

      Othniel is mentioned in the Bible and Tanakh (in the Book of Judges) where he is the first of the biblical judges mentioned. Othniel was related to Caleb, which might make these two names a nice biblically themed sib-set.

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